Common assault, Section 61 Crimes Act 1900 – behave in offensive manner near public place, Section 4 Summary Offences Act 1988 – damage property by fire, Section 195 Crimes Act 1900 – destroy or damage property, Section 195 Crimes Act 1900 – contested hearing – fine – good behaviour bond, Section 9 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
Facts:
DLO was filmed by various security cameras on a spree of property damage, and, at one point, fighting with guards. The offences occurred all on one morning. DLO gave instructions to contest all of the charges against him.
Outcome:
DLO was found guilty of all charges, yet was given relatively light sentences.
The common assault was met with a good behaviour bond; DLO received no conviction for the offensive behaviour; the offense of damage by fire attracted a short suspended sentence; and the damage of property was punished with a fine. At the conclusion of the case, the only action DLO had to take was to pay a fine.
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